Participatory crop development is a collaborative approach that involves farmers and local communities in the process of selecting and breeding crops that are tailored to their specific needs and environmental conditions. By engaging local knowledge and practices, this method ensures that the developed crops are not only suitable for the region’s climate and soil but also align with the cultural and economic priorities of the farmers. Participatory crop development empowers farmers by giving them a voice in the innovation process and leads to more resilient and productive crops that can better withstand local challenges such as droughts or pests. This approach fosters sustainable agriculture while improving food security at the community level.
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Food security in the SDG era: Challenges, opportunities, and climate-smart solutions
Shabbar Ali, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
Title : Exploration of the insecticidal properties of Juniperus communis L. essential oil on the grain weevil
Tadjine Nacera, Blida1 University, Algeria
Title : Risk extension: A step to capability for building farmers’ resilience and adaptation to climate changes
Rasha Mohamed El Sayed Shabana, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India